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How Are You Going to Achieve Your Goals? <ul><li>Current assets </li></ul><ul><li>Additional savings and investments </li></ul><ul><li>Earnings and compound earnings </li></ul>

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An Illustration of Goal Achievement $100,000 Goal in 20 Years: Monthly Contributions Assuming an 8% return in a tax-deferred vehicle. $175 $264 $422 $752 $1,774 Note: Hypothetical example for illustrative purposes only. Does not represent an investment in any a specific product. This chart does not take into account product Charges, fees or expanses and does not account for inflation. If it did, the monthly contribution amount would need to be increased .

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What Are the Benefits of Financial Planning? <ul><li>Set your goals and prioritize them </li></ul><ul><li>Have a plan to help you achieve your goals </li></ul><ul><li>Learn to have more financial control and to take advantage of investment opportunities </li></ul><ul><li>Prepare for the unexpected </li></ul><ul><li>Develop solid financial strategies </li></ul><ul><li>Get professional direction every step of the way </li></ul><ul><li>Work toward financial security for your: </li></ul><ul><ul><li>Estate (wills, trusts, tax issues, etc.) </li></ul></ul><ul><ul><li>Retirement plans </li></ul></ul><ul><ul><li>Employee Benefits </li></ul></ul>

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Impact of Taxes: Tax Deferred Vs. Taxable $10,000 investment that assumes a 28% tax bracket; does not take any other taxes into consideration . Hypothetical example, for illustrative purposes only. Does not represent an investment in any specific product. *The $14,326 will be taxable at your federal and, if applicable, state rates upon withdrawal. $14,326* Difference!

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In Summary <ul><li>Recognize that financial planning is a process, not a product. It can help you to: </li></ul><ul><ul><li>Determine where you are today and where you want to be in the future </li></ul></ul><ul><ul><li>Get organized with a personal statement of net worth and income and expense statement </li></ul></ul><ul><ul><li>Increase your net worth through new savings, paying down debt, and realizing appreciation on your assets </li></ul></ul><ul><ul><li>Invest discretionary cash flow systematically for the future </li></ul></ul><ul><ul><li>Take into account both inflation and taxes </li></ul></ul>

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